Chemicals, plastics and rubber industries

Schirm GmbH

Article Abstract:

The Schirm Group specializes in contract manufacturing for the chemical industry, and performs various services such as customized synthesis, formulation of chemicals, storage and packaging. Schirm's expertise includes liquid, powder, and compacting formulation, and extrusion granulation. The Schirm GmbH Division Hermania is a facility dedicated to customized syntheses, while the site in Schonebeck has the capacity to perform a large number of chemical reactions including the ability to store and process toxic and flammable substances and compounds.

Rhodia adds China capacity as European closures continue

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Rhodia has launched its new diphenols plant in China, and plans to build a production facility for high performance silica in the same country. The company meanwhile will close its Avonmouth facility in the UK after announcing plans to close its Roussillon site in France. The company's financial performance is also discussed.